kevymd
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I just bought black sand at petco for my new 10 gallon. I have no idea how to clean this stuff or make a tank with it. So... Crash course in sand? Please and thanks
Put it in a pillow case... Put the hose in the inside of the pillow case with you or something else holding the pillow case to gather.. moving the hose around and beating the pillow case.kevymd said:I'm trying to set up a new tank. This is sand that hasn't touched water yet. When I tried to wash it, it bubbled and floated on the top of the bucket.
GENIUS! Thanks I was going to resort to old nylons but I didn't think it would end well.goofster said:Put it in a pillow case... Put the hose in the inside of the pillow case with you or something else holding the pillow case to gather.. moving the hose around and beating the pillow case.
That's the best way I have found.
I had that happen with a certain brand ( ZooMed ) I believe it was the epoxy coating on it that does that. Don't worry, it will eventually sink but I agree, it was very annoying having it "Stick" to everything!kevymd said:Yea I would love cloudy sand that would be understandable. Mine is floating, catching air pockets, sticking to everything. But not cloudy at all.